Toledo Bend Reservoir
Size: 185,000 acres
Age: Impounded in 1967
Location: Lies on the Sabine River at the Louisiana border just northeast of Jasper. The dam lies in Newton County and backs water into three other counties.
Description: This giant reservoir is 65 miles long with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Most of the water is quite clear, yet rather fertile. Maximum depth is 110 feet. Native
brush, aquatic grasses and standing timber provide excellent fish habitat.
Controlling Authority: Sabine River Authority, Rt. 1. Box 270, Burkville, TX 775932, (409) 565-2273.
TPWD Fisheries Office: 638 E. Crockett, Jasper, TX 75951, (409) 384-9572.
Fishing Regulations:
Largemouth bass -- Eight per day, all at least 14" long.
Striped bass -- Five per day, no minimum length but only two over 30" per day.
Crappie -- 50 per day, no minimum size limit.
All others same as statewide.
Stocking History:
Largemouth bass -- 1967, 87
Florida bass -- 1985, 88, 90, 91
Channel catfish -- 1967
Striped bass -- 1974, 76, 77, 79, 81, 83-86, 88, 91
Flathead catfish -- 1973
Comments: Despite heavy fishing pressure and liberal bag limits, this reservoir
continues to produce high numbers of bass, crappie and stripers. Most
anglers credit a hydrilla bloom in the late 1970's for this sustained quality.
Lake Records:
| Species | Pounds | Inches | Angler |
| White bass | 4.25 | 15.63 | Danny L. Statler |
| Striped bass | 33.22 | 41.00 | James E. Kent, Jr. |
| Largemouth bass | 12.25 | 24.80 | Jeff Viator |
| Hybrid striped bass | 15.81 | 32.50 | Johnny Pritchett |
| Flathead catfish | 97.50 | 48.00 | Otis L. Pleasant |
| Blue catfish | 40.75 | 40.00 | Russell Barfield |
| Black crappie | 3.69 | 17.75 | Fritz Gowan |
Fishing Tips: Summer and winter, the best bass fishing is often in and near the
grass beds. Pro-guides use jigs in the winter and plastic worms in the warm
months to take their limits of fish averaging three pounds a piece.
Fishing Quality:
Largemouth bass -- 
Catfish --
Crappie --
Striped bass --
Facilities: The SRA and the U. S. Forest Service provide numerous recreation
sites, including picnic tables, toilets and launch ramps. Also, several private
commercial operations offer full-service marinas.